Archives Tag: #LekkiMassacre
The Choices Before Us in the 2023 Presidential Election
April 19, 2022
In less than 24 hours, the 2023 presidential election will be upon us. The long-expected date, the 25th of February, would be a reality, and for the majority of Nigerians, it is expected to be an auspicious day. However, the bottom line is the fact that the die is finally cast. All talking points should … Continue reading The Choices Before Us in the 2023 Presidential Election
Lekki Massacre: Two Years After, Any Lessons Learnt?
April 19, 2022
On the night of 20 October 2020, at about 6:50 p.m., members of the Nigerian Army opened fire on unarmed End SARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate in Lagos. Ever since the political trajectory of the nation has changed dramatically, but not drastically. However, there has been renewed interest in politics, especially among young Nigerians. … Continue reading Lekki Massacre: Two Years After, Any Lessons Learnt?
#EndSARS: Lagos Judicial Panel Of Inquiry Presents Its Report
April 19, 2022
After long months – over a year – of painful wait by the victims of the #LekkiMassacre and the rest of the world, on the 15th of November, 2021, the Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution on the Lekki Toll Gate Shooting Incident and Cases of Police Brutality handed over a 309-page report on the infamous … Continue reading #EndSARS: Lagos Judicial Panel Of Inquiry Presents Its Report
20th October 2020: One Year Later
April 19, 2022
Today, 20th of October 2021 is the one year anniversary of the infamous event of 20th of October 2020, otherwise known as the #LekkiMassacre. Read more about Politics The month of October 2020 will forever be a memorable month in the socio-political history of Nigeria. A month in which Nigerians from all extractions came together, … Continue reading 20th October 2020: One Year Later
The Deification Of Mr Macaroni (Debo Adedayo)
April 19, 2022
A fast-rising skit comedian and actor, Mr Macaroni (whose real name is Debo Adedayo) may have been the most recent win against the Nigerian police. Mr Macaroni is not a stranger to fighting for human right causes as he was a student leader while in university. Read more about Politics His most recent encounter … Continue reading The Deification Of Mr Macaroni (Debo Adedayo)
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Rudderless Leadership: #OccupyLekkiTollGate
April 19, 2022
‘A leader is a dealer in hope.’ Napoleon Bonaparte Now more than ever, Nigeria is in need of true leadership. A leader that is compassionate and patriotic. One who understands that his allegiance is to the people of Nigeria and not just to those who voted for him. This great nation yearns for a leader … Continue reading Rudderless Leadership: #OccupyLekkiTollGate
Nigerian Army, Lagos Judicial Panel And The Rejection Of Truth
April 19, 2022
There is only as much protest that can go round on Lai Mohammed at the Lagos #EndSARS judiciary panel. News about the Army’s decision began to fly around on social media on Sunday, 31st January. It had been revealed earlier on Saturday that popular Lagos-based hospital, Reddington Hospital, had testified at the panel that … Continue reading Nigerian Army, Lagos Judicial Panel And The Rejection Of Truth
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A Month After 20/10/20 #LekkiMassacre – What Has Changed
April 19, 2022
The 20th of October, 2020 will remain a traumatic day for many Nigerians who witnessed, live, the massacre of peaceful protestors at the Lekki Toll Gate, Lagos. The events of that day will remain equally traumatic for those who took vigil and watched the massacre via livestream to their mobile screens. One month after … Continue reading A Month After 20/10/20 #LekkiMassacre – What Has Changed
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CNN’s Documentary On The Lekki Toll Gate Shootings
April 19, 2022
Global media powerhouse, the Cable News Network, CNN, on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, released a video documentary investigation on the Lekki toll gate shooting and killing of peaceful protesters by the Nigerian army on the night of Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Read more about #EndSARS October 20, 2020, which has gone down in history … Continue reading CNN’s Documentary On The Lekki Toll Gate Shootings
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#EndSARS: UK Parliament Will Debate Sanctions Against Buhari On November 23rd
April 19, 2022
Following petitions signed by hundreds of thousands of Nigerian citizens asking the UK Parliament to look into human right abuse by the Nigerian government and security agencies, the parliament has finally reached a resolution to debate sanctions against the President Muhammadu Buhari led government on November 23, 2020. Read more about #EndSARS Petitions were … Continue reading #EndSARS: UK Parliament Will Debate Sanctions Against Buhari On November 23rd
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#WeMoveNaija: Consolidating On The Wins From #EndSARS Losses
April 19, 2022
Eleven days after the #LekkiMassacre, Nigerians from all walks of life gathered online for a meeting tagged #WeMoveNaija which was designed to chart the way forward from the remains of the #EndSARS movement. Read more about #EndSARS Beginning via a Zoom conference call at 3 pm on Saturday, 31st October, up to 7000 Nigerians across … Continue reading #WeMoveNaija: Consolidating On The Wins From #EndSARS Losses
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